Rice 20, Tulsa 7 end 3rd

The Owls’ offense has been grounded, but Tulsa didn’t capitalize. The Owls went three-and-out on their three possessions, mustering a total of five yards. But Tulsa had its first drive halted when tight end Ted Curtis fumbled at the 1-yard line. Owls linebacker Marcus Rucker recovered for a touchback. Rucker added a sack to stop another drive before Tulsa pushed deep into Rice territory as the period ended.

Wow, what a win! I’m just happy to have an extra W in the column. But I won’t celebrate long. We were handed that game with Tulsa turnovers and penalties. In OT, we were clutch.

At least in the last 2 games, we have come out flat on offense in the second half. Typically, I think it’s because the opposing team makes better adjustments at the half, and either Major and/or our players cannot make the counteradjustments to keep the offense rolling. We really have to find a way to get 4 quarters of solid offense play from our guys to beat these last two opponents.

Let’s avoid the big emotional letdown after this weeks win, and dominate ECU.

All I know is that I’m trying to get as many of my Rice and non-Rice friends there as possible.